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SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with Friends of Split Oak Forest!Join the Friends of Split Oak Forest for our Gopher Tortoise Day Festival\, a celebration of the proclamation recognizing April 10th as an official day to honor the gopher tortoise\, a threatened keystone species vital to Florida's ecosystem.\n Date: Saturday\, April 12\, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Split Oak Forest- 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Rd\, 32832Register: https://forms.gle/rCxnvzYW1Mja6HRXA\n\nThis family-friendly event will feature:\nGuided Hikes: Explore the beauty of Split Oak Forest and learn about the gopher tortoise’s habitat.\nEducational Seminars: Hear from experts about the ecological importance of conservation lands and the species they protect.\nFamily Activities: Enjoy games\, crafts\, and interactive experiences designed for all ages.\nVendors: Discover local businesses and organizations supporting conservation and the gopher tortoise mission.\nPrizes: Participate in activities and win fun giveaways! Get Involved: Fill out this form to attend\, volunteer\, or become a vendor\nWhether you’re a vendor\, volunteer\, or attendee\, we’d love for you to join us! Use our Master Registration Form to sign up for this special day.\nIf you register as a volunteer or vendor-\nMark your calendar for March 1st at 12 pm for a Volunteer & Vendor Coordinating Call\n Let’s celebrate the gopher tortoise and protect its habitat together. We can’t wait to see you there!\n For questions\, email us at SaveSplitOak@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day-2025/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20241116T160608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T160608Z
UID:2299-1732128300-1732132800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting 2024 / Sierra Club Central Florida Group Joint Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FOSOF's Annual Membership Meeting co-hosted with our local Sierra Club's regular November meeting! Valerie will give a Split Oak status update.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-2024-sierra-club-central-florida-group-joint-meeting/
LOCATION:Harry P. Leu Gardens\, 1920 North Forest Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20240319T204248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T223304Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bioblitz 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting community-driven Bioblitz at Split Oak Forest in Orange County\, Florida! \nSign up here! \nWhen: May 3rd - 5th\nWhere: Split Oak Forest\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Rd\, Orlando\, FL 32832 \nCalling all nature enthusiasts\, citizen scientists\, and volunteers! It's time to explore the incredible biodiversity right in our backyard and make a positive impact on conservation efforts! \nWhat's a Bioblitz? It's a fun and intensive survey where we'll work together to identify and document as many species of plants\, animals\, and fungi as possible within Split Oak Forest over a short period of time.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/springbioblitz2024/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231230T041713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T042330Z
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SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:*Register Here* \nDave Wegman will host a hike through Split Oak Forest with elected officials\, Friends of Split Oak Forest\, Volunteers\, and environmental enthusiasts across the region to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day!
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day-hike/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day,Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231230T040343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T042132Z
UID:2165-1708473600-1708646399@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:The Final FWC Decision on Split Oak
DESCRIPTION:The final FWC decision on Split Oak will likely be at the next FWC board meeting\, a two-day affair (we don't know which one)\, on Feb 21-22 on the FSU campus in Tallahassee. If you can\, please take the time off. We will be arranging accommodations and transportation for those who want to travel as a group. \nSplit Oak near-term volunteer sign-up \n 
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/the-final-fwc-decision-on-split-oak/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231230T041357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T010807Z
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SUMMARY:Love Your Forests Picnic: Split Oak Forests' 30th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Split Oak Forest as we celebrate the 30th birthday of this incredibly sensitive habitat with an on-site picnic and hike. \nRegister Here:\nhttps://forms.gle/wEQTWFZc6HzzUimf7 \nQuestions?\nEmail SaveSplitOak@Gmail.com or valerie@friendsofsplitoak.org
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/love-your-forests-picnic-split-oak-forests-30th-birthday/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Party,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231230T041104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T042251Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up for Split Oak @ Orange County Board of County Commissioners
DESCRIPTION:The Orange County Board of County Commissioners will bring back the Split Oak Forest agreement topic for a work session on February 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. \nYour opportunity to speak will be during the Public Comment section of this meeting at 9 am. \nTo register in advance to speak\, you can fill out this form: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/BoardofCommissioners/BoardAppearanceRequest.aspx \nPlease sign up using this form for talking points and updates: https://forms.gle/D6inJiXNXghB6aYF8 \nQuestions? Email Valerie@friendsofsplitoak.org and savesplitoak@gmail.com.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/speak-up-for-split-oak-orange-county-board-of-county-commissioners/
LOCATION:Orange County Commission Chambers\, 201 South Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,County Commission Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20240104T014748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T015340Z
UID:2187-1705426200-1705431600@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Coalition Meeting to Save Split Oak Forest
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://forms.gle/CBF2cxbTXQ7Bhp699\nCoalition Meeting: (Hybrid meeting in-person and virtual)\n\nThe Friends of Split Oak Forest and Coalition Members of the Save Split Oak Campaign will be meeting to discuss the history of the fight to save Split Oak Forest\, an overview of the recent updates from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners November meeting\, and the FWC Meeting December 5th.\nWe will be rolling out an Ambassadors program to manage volunteers who would like to help with the tasks needed to execute the campaign and share upcoming events like the FWC Meeting in February in Tallahassee.\n\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to connect with Valerie Anderson: valerie@friendsofsplitoak.org
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/2187/
LOCATION:870 N Chickasaw Trail\, Orlando\, FL 32825\, 870 N Chickasaw Trail\, Orlando\, FL\, 32825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231116T020303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T053841Z
UID:1682-1701765000-1701797400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:FWC December Meeting - Split Oak Easement Release is on the table
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is the government agency that manages Split Oak. It also holds a conservation easement in the Osceola County portion of Split Oak and is a party to the Grant Award Agreement with Orange and Osceola Counties to the Florida Communities Trust (FCT). At this meeting the board will be considering releasing their easement and delegating further decisions regarding Split Oak to the Executive Director\, currently Roger Young. The meeting starts at 8:30am. We need as many people as possible to attend. Split Oak will be heard after lunch\, but if you can arrive before the meeting starts to sign up to speak that would be the best course of action. \nHow to Help\nBlock off Tuesday\, December 5th and plan to attend the meeting in person at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on International Drive. \nPlease sign up and let us know your availability for organizational meetings  https://forms.gle/QfbYJ9a6xMmgEJU58. \nWe will provide talking points and background materials in the next few weeks so you can prepare for public comment. There won't be a chance to join by phone and comment. If you can't attend the meeting please plan to submit a written comment by November 30. \nPlease tell your friends and share the sign up form above. Thank you! \nInformation\n\nFWC Board Meeting Agenda\nFWC Split Oak Memorandum December 2023\nResources Page for the 12/5 Meeting (FOSOF)
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/fwc-december-meeting-split-oak-easement-release-is-on-the-table/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819-8104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231129T023952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T023952Z
UID:1708-1701162000-1701172800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Split Oak at the Orange BCC
DESCRIPTION:Commissioner Emily Bonilla requested that the Orange County Commission clarify their position on Split Oak in advance of the FWC meeting on 12/5 (see her commissioner's report here). Since the Nov 2020 election where protecting Split Oak passed by 86%\, Orange County staff have still been expressing support for the road through Split Oak\, including speaking in support of removing protections for Split Oak at the April 2022 meeting of the Florida Communities Trust Board. \n\n\nPlease send an email to the Mayor and Commissioners requesting that they uphold the will of the voters and align themselves with the charter: mayor@ocfl.net\, district1@ocfl.net\, district2@ocfl.net\, district3@ocfl.net\, district4@ocfl.net\, district5@ocfl.net\, district6@ocfl.net.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/split-oak-at-the-orange-bcc/
LOCATION:Orange County Commission Chambers\, 201 South Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,County Commission Meeting,Orange County BCC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20231026T125242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T125242Z
UID:1678-1698307200-1698339600@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2023 Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Experience citizen science during the 48-hour Split Oak Forest Bioblitz from 7pm October 27th through 7pm October 29th. Drop by anytime during the 48 hours to contribute to our iNaturalist project to find as many species as possible! A general interest hike will be lead by our Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society starting at 9am on Saturday. \nJoin our iNaturalist project ahead of time!
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/fall-2023-bioblitz/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20230715T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T003051Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to mingle with other Split Oak supporters. \nWe'll have a short hike\, a quick meeting\, and light refreshments. \n\n\nAgenda\n3 - welcome\n3:15 - hike begins\n4 - refreshments\, sandwiches\, salads\, and chips and hummus\n4:15 - Split Oak update - David Wegman\n4:40 - Q&A\n\n\n\nPlease register here. \n\nMembers in good standing are Founding Members or people who have donated $20 or more this calendar year (which means you can join at the meeting).
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/2023-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20230404T003428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T173312Z
UID:1636-1680940800-1680962400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day at Split Oak Forest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Gopher Tortoise Day is our main annual outreach event to show our appreciation for the keystone species that helped fund the public purchase of Split Oak. \nActivities:\n\nObserve Gopher Tortoise Burrows and Learn about GT Habitat and this important Keystone Species\nGuided Hike at 8 AM and 11 AM\nSelf Guided Hikes All Day\nSee what Gopher Tortoises Eat (Native Plant Exhibit)\nTortoise Arts and Crafts with Mary Nesler (Family Friendly)\nLearn about Saving Split Oak Forest\nFree Giveaways\nMeet Sheldon\, a real\, live Gopher Tortoise with expert handlers; Sheldon is the "Mayor" of GT Day at Split Oak\nWitness signing Ceremony for GT Day Proclamation @ 10:30 AM +/- for photo ops\n\nPlease Note: Open Air Setting (Woodsy and Primitive)\nPlease Bring Your Own Water and Food\, Chair (if desired)\nBe mindful and respectful of social distance and "leave no trace" \nLearn More Here:\nhttp://gophertortoisedayfl.com/\nhttps://gophertortoisecouncil.org/\nhttp://gophertortoisedayfl.com/educational-materials/\nhttps://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/amphibians-reptiles/turtles/gopher-tortoise/ \n \nGT Day 2023 Brochure
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day-at-split-oak-forest-2023/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20221231T190211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T190211Z
UID:1614-1672567200-1672574400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:New Years Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:New Year's Resolution - Save Split Oak! Come hike a few miles with us and toast our persistence! Start your 2023 off right.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/new-years-day-hike/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20230103T004505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T004505Z
UID:1626-1670774400-1670781600@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:A Foraged Feast: A Fundraiser for Split Oak by Regenerative Designs
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed.\nJoin us for a night of community and feasting.\nWe’ll be serving a four course meal with wild native edibles and local foods.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/a-foraged-feast-a-fundraiser-for-split-oak-by-regenerative-designs/
LOCATION:Valerie’s House\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20221027T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T152137Z
UID:1608-1666983600-1667156400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Fall BioBlitz 2022
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/fall-bioblitz-2022/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20211220T124437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T010654Z
UID:1491-1665241200-1665244800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:2022 Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get an update about what's going on with Split Oak and vote. Members in good standing are Founding Members or people who have donated $20 or more this calendar year (which means you can join at the meeting). \nJohn Boardman will be speaking on the native bromeliads that live in Split Oak and also bring in some plants to show. \nWe will have a raffle of plants including bromeliads and butterfly plants. \nWe only have the capacity for 50 people in the venue and 100 people online\, so if you're interested in attending in person\, please register here.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/2022-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Southeast Branch\, 5575 South Semoran Boulevard\, Orlando\, FL\, 32833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20220827T162055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T172846Z
UID:1588-1661878800-1661886000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Summer Party with a Purpose: Save Split Oak Forest at The Porch!
DESCRIPTION:Even after all the hard work of the Save Split Oak team\, this incredible *TAX FUNDED* Conservation area is still under attack by the Central Florida Expressway. That's Why the Friends of Split Oak Forest are raising money and working with various community partners to retain legal support to attempt to save this critically sensitive habitat.\n\nThousands of endemic\, endangered and Florida native species are living in the Split Oak Forest. This Toll road that CFX is proposing to cut through will only facilitate more urban sprawl and harm the areas essential for our local natural ecosystems to survive. Not to mention\, the harmful sprawl will affect our roads\, traffic and will not pay for itself\, causing taxpayers to subsidize this ridiculous expensive irresponsible growth!\n\nThis is why this fight to save this forest is so important. We must raise money and fight FWC and push Orange County and Osceola County to save this forest for everything tax payers funded for years to have it do: create habitat for our wildlife.\n\nPlease join us for a Summer Happy Hour celebration of the hard work we have done to rally 86% of the voters to protect this space in 2020\, and hype everyone up to save this land AGAIN!\n\nWe will have a silent auction including a few of Mary Nesler's pieces\, including The Unfolding of Nature.\n\nQuestions? Email Valerie today!\n\n \nCan't make the party? You can still donate to our legal campaign here:
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/summer-party-with-a-purpose-save-split-oak-forest-at-the-porch/
LOCATION:The Porch Winter Park\, 643 Orange Avenue\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32789\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20220622T115801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T115801Z
UID:1582-1656181800-1656189000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Save Our Forests Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This fundraising event will benefit two important causes - #SaveSplitOak and #SaveSpruceCreek - hosted by Yaupon Brothers American Tea and Friends of Split Oak Forest. \nLight hors d'oeuvres\, wine\, beer\, soft drinks\, and tea will be served. The event will include local speakers\, a plant raffle\, and a silent art auction. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards legal fees to fight local authorities from building toll roads through Split Oak Forest and Spruce Creek. \nPlease help us protect this ecologically valuable conservation land in the state of Florida.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/save-our-forests-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Yaupon Brothers Cafe\, 504 Pullman Road\, Edgewater\, FL\, 32132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20220404T214231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T214231Z
UID:1559-1649494800-1649516400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day at Split Oak
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day-at-split-oak/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20211220T124007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T124007Z
UID:1488-1640021400-1640025000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:2021 Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get an update about what's going on with Split Oak and vote in our board elections. Members in good standing are Founding Members or people who have donated $20 or more this calendar year through 12/20. Existing members will receive an email later this week with voting instructions.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/2021-member-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20211021T014237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T014237Z
UID:1472-1635534000-1635706800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Split Oak Fall BioBlitz 2021
DESCRIPTION:Experience citizen science during the 48-hour Split Oak Forest Bioblitz from 7pm October 29 through 7pm October 31. Drop by anytime during the 48 hours to contribute to our iNaturalist project to find as many species as possible! https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/split-oak-fall-2021-bioblitz-d774fd63-3a76-497a-a337-28b22a2eebf5
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/split-oak-fall-bioblitz-2021/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:BioBlitz
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200112T224453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T225346Z
UID:1344-1587031200-1587042000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Caravan/Bus to Tallahassee (FCT Board Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:In case Split Oak makes it to the Florida Communities Trust board meeting agenda for April 16th\, please hold this date to drive up to Tally and give 'em hell. The meeting will be in Conference Rooms A&B of the DEP Douglas Building.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/caravan-bus-to-tallahassee-fct-board-meeting/
LOCATION:DEP Douglas Building\, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Florida Communities Trust
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200112T221323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T222233Z
UID:1334-1586599200-1586617200@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day
DESCRIPTION:We will be set up from near the main entrance of Split Oak Forest with tents and refreshments. There will be kids activities\, talks\, and hikes on the hour to a different gopher tortoise burrow each time. We will even have Sheldon a captive\, un-releasable rescued gopher tortoise onsite courtesy of Swamp Girl Adventures! Stop by\, get a quick Split Oak update\, and learn about our amazing mascot\, the Gopher Tortoise!
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200112T223128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T223128Z
UID:1339-1586007000-1586017800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Tabling at Eggcellent Easter at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:We're tabling and leading a hike at this Easter-themed wildlife event at our neighbor's place!
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/tabling-at-eggcellent-easter-at-back-to-nature-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge\, 10525 Clapps Simms Duda Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Tabling
ORGANIZER;CN="Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge":MAILTO:info@btnwildlife.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20190925T164710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T164710Z
UID:1196-1585825200-1585836000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Valencia College East Earth Day 2020
DESCRIPTION:Valencia Collega and Valencia Earth Studies Association (VESA) celebrates Earth Day! Friends of Split Oak Forest will be one of the organizations tabling.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/valencia-college-east-earth-day-2020/
LOCATION:Valencia College East Campus\, 701 North Econlockhatchee Trail\, Orlando\, 32825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Tabling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200112T223450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T223450Z
UID:1341-1580558400-1580572800@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Membership Kickoff at Castle Church Brewing
DESCRIPTION:We're kicking off our membership at Castle Church Brewing! Throw down a pint and make your love for Split Oak Forest official. Stop by any time between 12-4. Schedule TBA.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/membership-kickoff-at-castle-church-brewing/
LOCATION:Castle Church Brewing\, 6820 Hoffner Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32822\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T090000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200127T014401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T024036Z
UID:1357-1580198400-1580202000@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Save Split Oak and Revote! Sign Waving
DESCRIPTION:Please come out before the Orange BCC meeting and pressure the Orange County Commission to redo their rushed vote on Split Oak!
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/save-split-oak-and-revote-sign-waving/
LOCATION:Orange County Commission Chambers\, 201 South Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Split Oak Forest":MAILTO:hello@friendsofsplitoak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200118T165651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T165651Z
UID:1349-1579705200-1579712400@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Split Oak Subcommittee of the Orange County Charter Review Committee
DESCRIPTION:Please attend and support a resolution to tell the Orange County BCC to not talk any action on Split Oak Forest until Split Oak goes to the voters on November 2020. Please be prepared to say a few words in support. \nRESOLUTION\nto the\nORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS\nRegarding\nCentral Florida Expressway Authority Routing the Eastern Expressway Extension Through SPLIT OAK FOREST WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AREA \nResolution No. 2020-01 \nWHEREAS\, Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area (SOFWEA) is a 25-year old community conservation park east of SR 15/Narcoossee Road\, between Lake Hart\, Lake Mary Jane and the Osceola County line\, immediately west of Orange County’s Moss Park and adjacent to Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge; and \nWHEREAS\, SOFWEA is a community conservation park created to protect vital habitat for the Gopher Tortoises and is currently also serving as a mitigation bank to offset wetlands\, uplands\, and endangered species impacts from both private and public entities including the Orange County Convention Center; and \nWHEREAS\, a total of 1049.26 acres of the entire SOFWEA property are in Orange County and 639.74 acres in Osceola County; and \nWHEREAS\, SOFWEA has a rich variety of habitats that support a diversity of plant and animal species\, is a designated Orange County Green PLACE sites and is part of the Priority 1 Kissimmee-St Johns-Ocala Critical Linkage as identified by the University of Florida Geo Plan Center and the Florida Wildlife Corridor\, connected to four other Orange County Parks: Eagle's Roost\, Moss Park\, Crosby Island Marsh Preserve\, and Isle of Pine Preserve; and \nWHEREAS\, SOFWEA is a part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and has a marked trail system and is used for recreational by hikers\, nature observers and photographers; and \nWHEREAS\, prescribed fire is the primary management tool for the area and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has put a great deal of effort and public money into properly managing SOFWEA’s fire-dependent ecosystems and previous populations of invasive species; and \nWHEREAS\, SOFWEA has hydrological importance given its confluence with adjacent and nearby lakes and the area also conserves important watershed and water quality attributes; and \nWHEREAS\, SOFWEA is a recipient site for over 100 Gopher Tortoises and several of the past and proposed Gopher Tortoise relocation areas would be impacted by the construction of the currently proposed route of the Osceola Parkway Extension; and \nWHEREAS\, any proposed Central Florida Expressway Eastern Extension proposed route would permanently alter and degrade the entirety of SOFWEA and would negatively impact existing threatened and endangered species\, including Gopher Tortoise\, Florida Scrub-Jay\, Eastern Indigo Snake\, Giant Orchid\, Yellow Butterwort\, Many-Flowered Grass Pink\, Garberia\, Florida Joint tail grass\, and Byssus Skipper populations; and \nWHEREAS\, it is the intention of Orange County that the entirety of SOFWEA remain in public ownership as conservation land and an Orange County Green Place open for passive recreation; and \nWHEREAS\, Orange County entered jointly with Osceola County into a Grant Award Agreement on March 29\, 1994 to create SOFWEA and committed hold these lands in conservation for perpetuity; and \nWHEREAS\, Orange County would be required to consent to the alteration or destruction of any portion of SOFWEA; and \nWHEREAS\, Article X Section 18 of the Florida Constitution specifies that land held by any entity of the state for conservation purposes may not be disposed of unless it is no longer needed for conservation purposes; and \nWHEREAS\, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has determined that all portions of SOFWEA “remain integral to the continued conservation of important fish and wildlife resources;” and \nWHEREAS\, a major highway through SOFWEA would destroy the important function this community conservation park was designed to provide; and \nWHEREAS\, the 2020 Orange County Charter Review Commission has received substantial input from Orange County residents pointing to clear popular support for establishing stronger protections for SOFWEA; and \nWHEREAS\, after careful consideration\, the 2020 CRC Split Oak subcommittee has recommended the inclusion of an amendment to the Orange County charter to strengthen and expand existing protections for SOFWEA\, giving Orange County voters the possibility to express themselves about SOFWEA in the upcoming 2020 General election. \nNOW\, THEREFORE\, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 2020 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY\, FLORIDA: \nThe 2020 Orange County Charter Review Commission opposes the Orange County Board of County Commissioners taking any action on location of an expressway through any portion of the Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area prior to the outcome of the popular vote on the Split Oak Charter Amendment at the general election\, November 3\, 2020. \nTHIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion\, second and majority vote favoring the same\, this day of February\, 2020. \nORANGE COUNTY\, FLORIDA\nBy: 2020 Orange County Charter Review Commission \nBy:___________________________\nChair\n2020 Orange County Charter Review Commission
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/split-oak-subcommittee-of-the-orange-county-charter-review-committee/
LOCATION:Martha O. Haynie Conference Room of the Orange County Administration Center\, 201 South Rosalind Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Orange County Charter Review Commission
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T162403
CREATED:20200112T214758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T214758Z
UID:1331-1579347000-1579350600@friendsofsplitoak.org
SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Day Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coming up on Saturday\, April 11\, Friends of Split Oak Forest will be celebrating all things Gopher Tortoise! We will do some event planning\, discuss activities\, gather volunteers and talk about Gopher Tortoise issues in general. All are welcome. Bring your lunch\, a blanket and your creativity! We'll be gathering at the sign at the main trailhead.
URL:https://friendsofsplitoak.org/event/gopher-tortoise-day-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Split Oak Forest Main Entrance\, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gopher Tortoise Day,Special Event
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